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The Flipsky FT85RS is a very high-current Non-VESC ESC rated at 85V / 550A continuous (voltage-derated: 50V/550A, 75V/450A, 85V/400A; peak 1000A). Air-cooled aluminum enclosure. Configured via Flipsky ESC Tool (NOT VESC Tool). Supports Hall-sensored, encoder (ABI/AS5047 SPI), and sensorless (IPDS/HFPI/OPEN) startup. Includes traction control, multiple speed gears with reverse, BEC 5V@1A, and is compatible with VX1/VX2/VX3/VX4Pro remotes.

In brief: 14–85V controller. 550A continuous. 1000A peak. Sinewave, dual mode, regen support. From $254 across 2 sellers.

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Specifications

Type

VESC Based
No
Cooling
Air

Electrical

Voltage Range
14–85V
Continuous Amps
550A
Peak Amps
1000A

Motor Features

Regen Support
Yes
Drive Mode
Sinewave
Sensor Mode
Dual Mode
Field Weakening
No
Self-Learning
No
Dual Motor Support
No
Controller Pairing
No

Inputs

Throttle Support
Yes
PAS Support
No

Display

Supports Display
No
Requires Display
No
Protocols
FTESC (Flipsky Non-VESC)

Power Switch

Supports Power Switch
Yes
Requires Power Switch
No
Requires Pre-charge
Yes

Programming

Via Display
No
Via Phone
No
Via PC
Yes

Physical

Weight
600 g
Dimensions (L×W×H)
218mm × 134mm × 54.8mm

Ports & Connectors

Battery Input2 wires
Power
1Battery +
2Battery -
Motor Phases3 wires
Motor Phase
1Phase A
2Phase B
3Phase C
HALL
TemperatureHall Sensor
15V Power
2Motor Temp
3Hall A
4Hall B
5Hall C
6Ground
Power Switch/
Power Switch
1Ground
2Power Switch Signal
3Battery +
ADC5-pin SPECIAL 5 Wires (Genderless)
ThrottleBrakePAS
13.3V Power
2Ground
3Throttle Signal
4Brake Signal (Low)
5PAS Signal
PPM
PPM / Servo
1Ground
25V Power
3PPM Signal
UART4-pin SPECIAL 4 Wires (Genderless)
UART
15V Power
2Ground
3UART TX
4UART RX
CAN2 wires
CAN Bus
1CAN High
2CAN Low
USB

Frequently Asked Questions

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